Former Colton athlete, Straughan named Player of the Week

by Matthew Sizemore

LEWISTON, ID - Sticking with football, a former local athlete is shining for his college team a few thousand miles away.

Former Colton High standout athlete and current Stillman College quarterback Josh Straughan has been named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week for his stellar performance against Kentucky State University last Saturday.

Straughan lead a comeback effort for his team, completing 19-of-32 passes for 326 yards and four touchdowns to four different receivers in the Tigers 26-21 win. On the season so far, Straughan has completed 67 of 111 passes for 897 yards and seven touchdowns.